The 3-way tray technique is popular as it provides master and opposing arch impressions and an interocclusal record at the same time. Excellent clinical results can be achieved with appropriate case selection, use of rigid tray and impression materials, attention to tray positioning and other details throughout the process, and clear understanding of the limitations of the technique by the oper...

This study aimed to compare conventional, digital 2D and 3D workflows as possible aesthetic rehabilitation processes for the maxillary anterior area using “open-source” software. For conventional workflow, a diagnostic wax-up was produced by dental technician. Keynote software (version 11.1) used perform analysis smile planning. Measurements were taken technician obtain wax-up. session, plaster...

Otto Cruz Sui1*, Dervel Felipe Díaz Herrera2, Lucy Montano Tamayo3, Kenia Romero Martínez2, María Teresa Pérez Guevara4 and Eladio Silva Cabrera5 1Biologist, MSc degree in Biochemistry, Health Sciences PhD, Senior Researcher, AIDS Research Laboratory, Cuba 2Biochemistry, MSc degree in Biochemistry, Adjunct Researcher, AIDS Research Laboratory, Cuba 3Chemical Analysis Technician, AIDS Research L...

Traditionally, a full-mouth rehabilitation based on full-crown coverage has been the recommended treatment for patients affected by severe dental erosion. Nowadays, thanks to improved adhesive techniques, the indications for crowns have decreased and a more conservative approach may be proposed. Even though adhesive treatments simplify both the clinical and laboratory procedures, restoring such...

BACKGROUND Instruments for self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) are increasingly used by patients with diabetes. The analytical quality of meters in routine use is poorly characterized. METHODS We compared SMBG performance achieved by patients and by a medical laboratory technician. Imprecision was calculated from duplicate measurements, and deviation as the difference between the first me...

The aim of this clinical study was to describe the possibility of using the Nd:YAG laser device utilized in the dental offices to weld metals intraorally. The authors, before applying this technique "in vivo" on human subjects, tested the "in vitro" metal welding efficacy of dental Nd:YAG device firstly by interferometry, SEM, and EDS and subsequently by thermal camera and thermocouples in orde...